The Deal

«The Deal» — is a legal thriller about attorney Eddie Flynn, who is drawn into a dangerous game involving murder charges, blackmail, and a big legal machine by the FBI. Steve Cavanagh's novel continues the series about Eddie Flynn and develops the character's storyline, who knows how deception and pressure work from the inside: he was a con artist in the past, and now defends clients in court. In terms of tension and attention to detail, the book is close to the prose of John Grisham, while the investigation and handling of evidence remind of Michael Connelly's novels. Here, not only the court conflict is important but also the price of decisions that must be made when loved ones, reputation, and freedom are at stake.

Eddie Flynn receives an offer that he cannot refuse. The FBI demands that he convinces billionaire David Child to plead guilty to murder. In return, the agents expect to reach a large New York law firm linked to money laundering. The pressure quickly becomes personal: the lawyer's wife, whose work is connected to this firm, is threatened.

The plot is based on the confrontation of several forces at once: government agents, influential clients, money, and the law. As the work on the case progresses, it becomes clear that the charges against Child may just be part of a larger scheme. The book combines courtroom drama, detective investigation, and criminal intrigue. Inside — manipulation, risk, the struggle for control over truth, and the constant question: who can be trusted when everyone has their own goal.

Steve Cavanagh — is a writer from Belfast and a former practicing civil rights lawyer. He is best known for the series about Eddie Flynn, where he combines knowledge of the judicial system with gripping intrigue. Among his books are «The Defense», «Thirteen», «Fifty-Fifty», and a standalone thriller «Kill for Me, Kill for You». The series has brought him widespread recognition, and the author himself has been awarded the CWA Gold Dagger.

• Eddie Flynn — is a New York criminal defense attorney, and a former con artist. He can read people quickly, notice weak points in others' versions, and act under pressure.
• David Child — is a tech billionaire accused of murdering his girlfriend. The interests of the investigation, a large law firm, and those who want to keep their secrets converge around his case.
• The main character's wife — is an employee of a large law firm, through which the FBI is pressuring the defender. Her position makes the confrontation not only professional but also personal.
• FBI agents — are the force that sets the rules of the game and is ready to use harsh methods for the desired outcome.